Pak-Lite - A Nifty Long-Lasting Flashlight
I came across an interesting little gadget via an article at Mother Earth News. It’s called the Pak-Lite, and is a very small but powerful LED flashlight.
Apparently it was originally designed as a ultra-lightweight flashlight for an extended backpacking expedition, but the idea stuck and Pak-Lite has evolved into a successful family-based business.
Clearly the marriage of ingenuity and utter simplicity, the device essentially consists of a small plastic cap with two “super bright” LED bulbs that snaps onto a 9 volt battery! It weighs in at a whopping 1.5 ounces (with battery), and has 3 settings - Off, Low & High.
Aside from the super-compact size, what’s great about this little light is that it lasts for a LONG time. In a test using a lithium battery (which lasts longer than alkaline) the Pak-Lite remained lit (on “Low” setting) for ONE FULL YEAR! I’ve accidentally left my favourite small flashlight on for one night and it had no juice by morning! According to the FAQ, the bulbs themselves are rated for a mere 100,000 hours! 
As for cost - you can get the basic model for just under $13 USD (includes battery), and a more souped-up (ie brighter/longer-lasting) version for about twice that.
I was happy to see that they ship outside the US (for an additional $3, I believe) - I think I’m going to grab a couple of these! I’m sick of my big flashlights that burn through batteries in no time flat.
I will be sure to write another post once they arrive and I’ve had the chance to test one of them out!
Be sure to check out the Official Pak-Lite Website
And here is a link to the Mother Earth News article if you are interested: Bright Light in the Palm of Your Hand
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Written by Bentley on November 6th, 2006 with
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